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Sammlung Rolf Irle - Musikinstrumentenmuseum

Explore the soundscapes of non-European cultures

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Hildesheim: First Steps10 pts

Hildesheim: Explorer25 pts

Hildesheim: Insider50 pts

The Rolf Irle Collection showcases a captivating range of non-European musical instruments. Since 2009, it has been housed in the Center for World Music at the University of Hildesheim. The exhibition is located in the former Timotheus Church and the adjacent parsonage in Hildesheim.

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The collection was opened in Wolfenbüttel in 2001.

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Guided Story

You’ve arrived at the Rolf Irle Collection, housed in the former Timotheus Church and the adjacent parsonage. This collection features a remarkable array of non-European musical instruments. Originally established in 2001 in Wolfenbüttel, it has been part of the Center for World Music at the University of Hildesheim since 2009. Take a moment to explore the diverse instruments on display, each offering a window into different cultures. Let these unique shapes and sounds transport you to distant lands right here in Hildesheim.